Dortmund vs Stuttgart Prediction

🔊 Will the hosts manage to redeem themselves for the humiliation in the first round? The 21st round of the Bundesliga will pit Borussia Dortmund against Stuttgart. Both teams advocate attacking football, which could very well translate into the upcoming confrontation. A very emotional game is predicted from the "Bumblebees," which could lead to an abundance of chances at both ends. Many high-scoring encounters occur at "Signal Iduna Park," and the upcoming one could be no different.

📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD

The last match ended in a big win for the "Swabians" with a score of 5:1. It is worth noting that Stuttgart has been outperforming Borussia for 4 consecutive meetings.

🟡 BORUSSIA DORTMUND

Borussia Dortmund is gradually starting to take on new shapes. This has begun to bring victories: over Shakhtar (3:1) and Heidenheim (2:1). We understand that the "Bumblebees" still have the same defensive problems - especially in the context of Süle's injury and Schlotterbeck's suspension. But it is precisely through actions on the opponent's half that they can fight for victory, including against Stuttgart. On average, Brandt and company create chances worth 1.45 goals per game according to xG. They convert significantly more - 1.75 goals. The hosts still play with a high defensive line, which often leads to sharp counterattacks by the opponent - once this led to a thrashing by Stuttgart with a score of (1:5). At home, Dortmund will try to redeem themselves: all key attacking players are fit. We expect special achievements from Guirassy (9+2) and the young Englishman Gittens (7+3).

⚪ STUTTGART

In the upcoming match, Stuttgart will fight for initiative. They are in the same crisis as their opponent - with 3 defeats in the last 4 matches. If we exclude the victory over Augsburg in the German Cup (1:0), there are significant problems in defense. According to advanced statistics, the "Swabians" conceded 1.9 goals more than expected. No transformation is expected in the confrontation with Dortmund. In attack, as always, Undav (7+1), Demirović (8+1), and Woltemade (6+1) are in charge. These players can operate both in positional attacks and at speed. Adding to this the injury of defenders Zagadou and Al Dakhil, there remains only one option for the upcoming match - to act from attack. This was also the case against Gladbach (1:2), PSG (1:4), and Mainz (0:2). Luck doesn't always favor them.

⚽️ GOALS PREDICTION

The teams facing each other have enormous potential on the opponent's half. Moreover, each of the opponents is "high-scoring" based on their results: the average total of matches involving the "Bumblebees" is 3.45, while Stuttgart's figure is slightly less - 3.35. This indicates not only good attacking but also significant defensive difficulties. If we look at the head-to-head statistics, the average scoring is 3.5 goals. Since there is no clear favorite in this match, our editorial team suggests believing in another "high-scoring" outcome. We recommend a total over 2.5 goals.

🚩 CORNER PREDICTION

In terms of set pieces, both teams are leaders in the Bundesliga. Dortmund averages 5.35 corners per game, while Stuttgart averages 5.2. We understand that both teams will fight for initiative. Every possession will be maximized - at best a shot on goal, at least a corner won. For this reason, we expect a "high" in this indicator as well. Bookmakers offer rather modest values for corners, which is why we find it appropriate to try a bet on total corners over 8.5.

📝 EDITORIAL PREDICTION

It's quite difficult to highlight a favorite in this clash. Each team is experiencing a slight crisis. Dortmund is in an intermediate state, while Stuttgart has started conceding unexpectedly a lot. These conditions are a precursor to a very entertaining attacking match where each opponent can create a lot. Since there are top-class scorers on both sides, "Signal Iduna Park" might witness another "high-scoring" outcome. We believe that the match will end with a score of 3:2. A great choice for this encounter, according to our editorial team, is a bet on total over 2.5 goals.